What Drives Vaccine Uptake?—Investigating the Application of the Health Belief Model Through a Longitudinal Cohort Study During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Victoria, Australia

Background/Objectives: Understanding the psychological determinants of vaccine uptake is critical for effective public health strategies, particularly during prolonged pandemics. The Health Belief Model is widely used to examine vaccine behavior, yet its applicability in longitudinal and policy-inte...

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Published in:	Vaccines
Main Authors:	Anita Voloshin, Aimée Altermatt, Anna Wilkinson, Katherine B. Gibney, Sophie Hill, Jessica Kaufman, Rebecca E. Ryan, Margie Danchin, Alisa Pedrana, Margaret E. Hellard, Katherine Heath
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-09-01
Subjects:	health belief model COVID-19 vaccine uptake vaccine hesitancy longitudinal cohort study risk perception pandemic response
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/13/10/1021